Cheaper Food May Be Fueling U.S. Obesity Epidemic
2014-05-22
Americans spend just one-tenth of disposable income on food, an historic low, study findsContinue Reading
In Elections, Thin May Help Bring the Win
2014-05-21
Study finds voters often shun more rotund candidatesContinue Reading
More Evidence Ties Poor Sleep to Obesity in Kids
2014-05-19
Study highlights need for consistent bedtime, experts sayContinue Reading
Another Downside to Obesity for Teens: Fewer Friends
2014-05-15
Study found rejection by normal-weight peers was commonContinue Reading
Another Downside to Obesity for Teens: Fewer Friends
2014-05-15
Study found rejection by normal-weight peers was commonContinue Reading
Obesity May Raise Breast Cancer Death Risk for Some Women
2014-05-15
Study found younger, obese patients with estrogen receptor-positive disease were more likely to dieContinue Reading
Adults With Autism at Risk for Many Health Problems: Study
2014-05-14
Research shows rates of mental, physical problems higher in these patients than among other adultsContinue Reading
College Students’ Unhealthy Habits Can Mark Their Future
2014-05-13
Smoking, drinking, not eating right and not exercising will add up to future health woes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Counseling Urged for Obese People at Higher Odds for Heart Disease: Experts
2014-05-12
Talking over strategies for exercise, healthy diet can give individuals the motivation they need, panel saysContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Prevent Heart Rhythm Disorder
2014-05-08
So-called ‘bariatric’ procedures appear to cut risk of atrial fibrillation, researchers reportContinue Reading